Fragrance comparison

Wild vs Noir Intense

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 24 Oct 2026 46 ratings analysed

Wild

Denim

3.7142 votes

Rank #19,555 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Noir Intense

Maison de l'Avenir

5.004 votes

Rank #37,372 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Noir Intense takes 3 of 4 categories.

Wild
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Noir Intense
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Wild1/4

Noir Intense3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Noir Intense
Sillage & projection: Noir Intense
Value for money: Noir Intense
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Wild

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

WildDenim

Noir IntenseMaison de l'Avenir

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 44%Had 37%Want 19%

5.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 33%Had 8%Want 58%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

10%Love

64%Like

17%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

42 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityNoir Intense

SillageNoir Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value90

Category winnerNoir IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

fruity69%

violet61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

citrus77%

green69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

Green AppleVioletBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

GeraniumLavenderGardenia

Base4-6 hrs

CashmeranNutmegSandalwood

Top

Pink PepperPetitgrainBergamotLavenderGalbanumLemonBasil

Heart

GeraniumJasmineVioletNutmegFougère Accord

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliLicoriceVetiverGurjan balsam

InformationalShared notesViolet, Bergamot, Geranium and Lavender. Durations are only published for Wild, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer68

Fall86

Winter64

Day100

Night62

Spring67

Summer33

Fall67

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 41%Work 31%Party 15%Date 13%

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,555

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#37,372

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerWildHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Denim Wild is an aromatic fougere that kicks off with crisp green apple, zesty bergamot, and a cool hit of leafy violet. That brisk fruitiness quickly meets clean lavender and peppery geranium in the core, giving off the classic freshness of a barbershop splash upgraded with modern woods. As it settles, warm cashmeran…

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Noir Intense by Maison de l'Avenir presents a fresh green direction for modern wear. It pairs sharp pink pepper with clean lavender and a distinct licorice undertone, making it a reliable daily choice for people who want to stand out from typical designer sweet releases without smelling dated.

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Wild or Noir Intense?

Noir Intense takes 3 of 4 categories. Wild is rated 3.71/5 from 42 votes; Noir Intense is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Wild for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Noir Intense for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Wild or Noir Intense?

Noir Intense lasts longest (Noir Intense 80/100, Wild 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Wild or Noir Intense?

Noir Intense projects furthest (Noir Intense 70/100, Wild 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Wild and Noir Intense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Violet, Bergamot, Geranium and Lavender.

Is Wild or Noir Intense better for summer or winter?

Wild suits daytime wear; Noir Intense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Wild and Noir Intense?

Wild has top notes of Green Apple, Violet and Bergamot, heart notes of Geranium, Lavender and Gardenia, a base of Cashmeran, Nutmeg and Sandalwood. Noir Intense has top notes of Pink Pepper, Petitgrain, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Geranium, Jasmine, Violet and Nutmeg, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Licorice and Vetiver.